Teaching kids to “go potty” instead of “go to the toilet” is an example of _________________.

The rules that govern how people use and understand language in everyday interactions are known as _________________.

Through _______________, you make sense of a message.

Arbitrary constructions that represent a communicator’s thoughts are referred to in the chapter as _________________.

Jared describes himself as a thin, muscular, and talented surfer. His friend Joseph also surfs and affirms that Jared is a good surfer. Jared feels good about his body build because being thin and muscular is considered a norm in surfing culture. Which part(s) of this description conveys Jared’s self-concept?

Which choice below best characterizes message overload?

A collection of symbols governed by rules and used to convey messages between individuals is referred to in the chapter as _________________.

The perception of membership in a group that is part of an encompassing culture is referred to as ________________.

The tendency to transmit messages without considering their consequences is called _______________.

According to the textbook, _______________ are typically judged to be appealing and trustworthy.